First Time Ultra Runners

The Ute 100 was founded in 2018. This dramatic course is set in the La Sal mountains outside of Moab, Utah. It starts in the red rock desert – what …

It’s normal to want to move as much, or maybe even more this time of year, but what if we try measuring our miles differently? We’re only limited by our …

Time off of training isn’t just a period when you don’t race. Make the most of it by creating a thought-out timeframe that allows you to recover and reset, while …

Most record-breaking performances are stories of aggression and risk. Will’s race was a lesson in clarity.

We recently spoke with Brooke Welton, a 20-year-old nursing student at the University of Utah, who just completed the Kodiak 100k under the tutelage of her mentor, Heather Jackson.

Earlier this month, TEDx Vero Beach brought together 12 visionary speakers under the theme Breaking Barriers: Systems That Challenge the Status Quo. These trailblazers shared ideas that challenge conventional thinking …

On the final weekend of September, with the aspens exploding in peak color, nearly 700 runners gathered in Colorado’s Arkansas Valley to take on two days of high-altitude trail races: …

As the race director, I’m totally biased, but I truly believe we have something unique and special. And by “we” I mean the volunteers, the runners and the community that …

Backyards are now in over 80 countries around the globe, with team championships, golden tickets and at-large lists all leading to a biannual showdown in Bell Buckle, Tennessee: last runner …

We began our grassroots campaign in late 2020, and the Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra was born. The name is a nod to those who go beyond the limits of what …

Historically, the Barkley Fall Classic has had a 50k finisher rate around 25–33%, but this year the figure was just under 5%. Imagine that – the BFC is harder than …

As doctors and scientists, we aim to distinguish between science and pseudoscience, and we hope to persuade you to reject wellness spas and clinics offering IV therapies and adopt a …

Muscular endurance, what many in the endurance community now more accurately refer to as durability, is a cornerstone of ultrarunning performance. It reflects the ability to sustain movement, resist breakdown …

Our romantic partners, those who we’re in a personal, intimate relationship with, often contribute significantly to the ultramarathon events we participate in. However, there’s an argument to be made that …

The Leaky Hourglass Ultra in Halfway, Missouri, features the standard 4.167-mile loop used by most last person standing events, but this one has a daunting twist: one minute is subtracted …

A quad and lung-searing challenge offering breathtaking views of the Yampa Valley, the Continental Divide Trail Run (CDTR) in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is one of 11 races in the non-profit …

This article explores how these athletes—and their coaches—navigated the critical stretch between those summer “A” races and the World Championships using smart recovery, strategic training and data-informed decisions to peak …

Few trail races begin with compulsory mountaineering helmets, but the unusual start of the Kailas FUGA Gongga 100 Extreme Glacier Challenge was different from most races.

Although Twisted Branch is just one Saturday in August, its impact on the people in the community, the runners that train for it and perhaps, most importantly, the longevity of …

This year’s race was difficult to pull off due to the aftermath of two major fires that affected the race at both the start in Wrightwood (WW) and the finish …

Running events of 200 miles or longer are increasing in popularity year after year. The time and resources necessary for training, traveling, participating in the actual race and recovering from …

I cannot say that I like aging or finishing dead last or making sure of generous cutoffs before I sign up for a race, but running also hasn’t stopped offering …

Unlike the pain cave, gratitude is a journey, not a destination. And, by staying on the gratitude path, you can avoid the pain cave completely.

As I floated between PTA warriors and snack table philosophers, one question kept pacing through my mind: What actually makes someone a well-rounded ultrarunner? (Aside from questionable life choices and …

Cody Poskin is a recent Ole Miss graduate who rose to prominence with a win at the Jackpot 100 in February, and a top ten finish at Cocodona this past …

There’ve been many times in my life when I’ve encountered moments where the choice of flight was never really an option. And the clarity of fight was an all-or-nothing endeavor. …

The 2025 Loud Thunder 50 in Illinois City, IL, was all about a return. Last year, leading up to the race, torrential rain cast aside the original course and all …

We recently spoke with 24-year-old Shea Aquilano who competes professionally as an ultrarunner. Shea won her first 100-miler at age 21, won the Gorge Waterfalls 100k this year, ran with …

The phrase “labor of love” is beyond cliché in the world of race directing, but it couldn’t be truer for events like the Berryman 50-mile and Marathon Trail Races. Like …

Even though ultramarathons are hours or even days long and it seems best to warm up as the race unfolds, there are a number of physiological and psychological responses to …